Candid

JANUARY 29, 2025

If you work at a nonprofit, you already know the importance of developing a strategy for financial sustainability. In this article, well outline a three-step process adapted from our report Finding Your Funding Strategy: Benchmarking 101 , tailored to U.S.-based Annual reports can provide valuable insights.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

As the report puts it: Without consistent and effective training, leaders stop growing. That erosion is exacerbated when organizations look elsewhere for leadership, which the report says happens very often: 43 percent say their organizations look externally more often than internally. And that trickles down.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 1, 2013

So, as a self-proclaimed “meetings coach” and Michigan native, I’m pleased to have been invited by Brian McGrain of CEDAM (Community Economic Development Association of Michigan) to submit a presentation proposal for this year’s summit. What’s inhibiting attendance? While distance learning is one possible solution, it’s not the only solution.

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Arc 3 Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Account Executive, Public Affairs reports directly to the President of Arc 3 Communications. research in order to discover proposed rules, proposed legislation, etc.) research in order to discover proposed rules, proposed legislation, etc.) that impact clients and/or their industry.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

Older models tended to be AMS-centric, leading to siloed data, static reports, and that trapped feeling. 9: Your Data Is Not Readily Available Challenge : You need to put a report together by the end of the week, but the person who has access to the data you need is out on vacation for the week. Sound familiar?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 10, 2020

Presenters: Graham Harvey, Chief Strategy Officer, Matchbox Virtual Media. – Sales Survival Strategies Amidst COVID-19. Join Content Forum members for content strategy advice, to share what you are working on, and for support with any professional and personal challenges you are facing. More info/register. Host: Aplusify.

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Eric Lanke

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Should Committees Report to the Board? Should committees report to the board?" Who else are the going to report to?". And if that is the case, shouldnt these committees "report" to the chief staff executive, the way other members of the staff do? If they report to you, guess what. Monday, September 26, 2011.

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Reid All About it

MAY 24, 2024

Impexium published a really good guide to creating a request for proposals (RFP) for association management software , which includes advice from technology consultants Tobin Conley of DelCor Technology Solutions, Moira Edwards of Ellipsis Partners, George Rears of Achurch Consulting, and Wes Trochlil of Effective Database Management.

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Membersuite

JULY 6, 2022

Document and prioritize your requirements—what the software has to do—including integrations and reports. Stakeholder input is especially valuable for reviewing and documenting processes, reports, and integrations. 7: Ask for a Proposal. When you receive a proposal from a vendor, ask them to review it with you.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 8, 2024

In 2024, the data continues to show how the historical assumptions that drove association strategy are less and less valid.” You’ve probably seen survey reports about people registering later for events than in the past. “It’s the end of the world as we knew it,” says Dean West at Association Laboratory. “In Loneliness.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Impexium describes the steps for creating a request for proposals (RFP) for association management software (AMS). exam preparations, eligibility, exam content outline, study strategies, practice questions, tips, and advice, etc.) RFP for an AMS. and current CAEs to share their knowledge and experience with the exam. Tue 9/10 at 2 p.m.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

While the way you align your proposed member community with your executives’ goals will vary by association, five of the most common priorities you might find in the strategic plan include new member acquisition, member engagement and retention, non-dues revenue growth, advocacy and legislation, and maintaining relevance. Objection 1: Price.

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Social Media Member Engagement Tools Revenue 254

Aptify

JULY 23, 2021

A lot is riding on your proposal to the board: staff’s productivity and effectiveness, data security, and usefulness, maybe even your reputation, and definitely your stress level. Back up these talking points with details in a report you provide in advance. Staff time spent on tasks and reports that should be automated.

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Membership Marketing

JANUARY 8, 2025

1] While this shift occurs in agencies, associations are experiencing similar changes that demand new strategies and approaches. 2] The research findings in the latest Association Outlook Report support these trends. Traditional roles focused on creativity and general marketing strategy may diminish.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 1, 2022

ICC Wales has launched its new report, which provides a in-depth analysis of the UK Government’s proposed Protect Duty legislation (Martyn’s Law) and its potential impact on the events sector. The proposed Protect Duty is a direct result of campaigning by Figen Murray OBE.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 15, 2022

ICC Wales has launched its new report, which provides an in-depth analysis of the UK Government’s proposed Protect Duty legislation (Martyn’s Law) and its potential impact on the events sector. The proposed Protect Duty is a direct result of campaigning by Figen Murray OBE.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As the year ends, some associations will compile their activities into a printed annual report, while others may be less traditional and do something digital. While printed annual reports are a staple at many associations, the American Bankers Association doesn’t use format to communicate with members.

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Spark Consulting

APRIL 26, 2022

Mariner Management and billhighway recently released the third edition of their chapter benchmarking report , and I had the opportunity to interview Peggy Hoffman and Peter Houstle about it. Q: This is, I believe, the third edition of the chapter benchmarking report. What really jumps out to you as being different this time?

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Content strategy. Jimmy Daly at Superpath explains why you need a documented content marketing strategy , how to assess whether your strategy is working, and what solutions to put in place if it’s not. This post also explains why the proposals of pandering politicians won’t work. Call-to-action (CTA). More info/register.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JUNE 17, 2019

Here are some strategies you can consider when recruiting new webinar speakers to set yourself up for the best success rate possible. . H ave your committee members attend industry meetings (which they probably already do) and report back to the group when they see a showstopper. . Understand the SME’s T opic B readth.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 22, 2022

Quorum explains why companies might want to have their own in-house governance relations team, strategy and software. This research measures the effectiveness of various elements of new member onboarding, orientation and welcoming programs, and the survey report is more helpful than most. 2022 Tech Trends Report Briefing: Web 3.0,

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Candid

JULY 15, 2024

In fact, these were strategies that many in the sector had been building evidence to support for years. Early evidence suggests that many funders have stayed the course, especially in the areas of grant reporting requirements, funding restrictions, and proposal processes.

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Proposal Survey Course Report 95

Reid All About it

APRIL 17, 2020

Hint, it has a lot to do with their course design strategy. Presenters: Graham Harvey, Chief Strategy Officer, Matchbox Virtual Media. Hear strategies to develop high-performing volunteer engagements that meet members expectations while moving your organization forward. Going virtual—why. More info/register. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

MAY 13, 2016

A good report informs and influences action. In this webinar you will learn: reporting best practices, tips for compiling information from multiple data sources, and time-saving techniques to make you look good. Component Relations Component Reporting: What Headquarters Needs (Virtual Roundtable). Wed 5/18 at 12 p.m.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

These articles offer tips for developing a robust funding strategy. Learning from peers to refine your nonprofit funding strategy. How nonprofit boards can support a sustainable funding strategy. Out of 279 private foundations, only 16 said all their grants were multiyear, while 58 reported 50% to 99% and 89 reported 20% to 49%.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

How to write a winning grant proposal by Stephen Robertson of Candid Ranking in the top spot: Writing grant proposals. Breaking down its typical sections, this blog offers a step-by-step roadmap for how to craft a winning project proposal. In this blog, Lori discusses what to do after a grant proposal gets rejected.

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Associations Now

JUNE 27, 2016

A European Union proposal that would regulate robots, out of concern that they might take jobs away from people, has a leading engineering group worried that innovation in the robotics space could be stunted. The EU’s Odd Proposal Gets Industry Pushback appeared first on Associations Now.

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Candid

APRIL 15, 2024

Here, I’ll share some of the funder prospecting strategies that have helped me as I’ve learned to navigate this landscape. To receive a grant, you’re typically required to submit a proposal, progress reports, and a final narrative and financial report. Leverage the relationships you already have.

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Ungated

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Reaching out to a service provider, requesting proposals, and contracting for work to be fulfilled may be the initial steps, but it takes effort to build and maintain a strong partnership that benefits the community. Have adequate oversight. Service providers bring the necessary expertise to tackle specific tasks and projects. 24 at 2 p.m.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Hear about strategies that nonprofit organizations can incorporate to mitigate cybersecurity risk through the implementation of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework and other risk management initiatives. Breaking News: Reporting on Covid-19’s Impact on the Meetings Industry.

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Membersuite

MAY 25, 2021

Your AMS isn’t integrated with other systems so staff and leaders can’t access the data and reports they need to understand member/customers and make decisions. Prioritize the evidence you’ve gathered according to your association’s goals and strategies—the concerns of leadership. What processes took too long?

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Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

Dean West at Association Laboratory wonders if he’s lazy, stupid or resilient (I’m not saying) and shares lessons about resilience that can guide your association’s strategy decisions. Hear strategies for addressing challenges you might face in your public affairs program and how to get more bang for your lobbying buck.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

WBT Systems proposes a different doable solution: host your in-person conference first and your virtual conference later. MGI’s 2020 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report found a correlation between innovative associations and membership growth. Or will they? Chapter bright spots. Innovation and membership growth. Host: FiscalNote.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 24, 2020

Despite the uncertainty about face-to-face meetings in the future, according to an Association Laboratory survey ( reported by Associations Now ), only 57% of association leaders said they’re expanding investment in online education, 52% are looking into virtual conferences, and 62% plan on shifting content to a digital platform. Host: ASAE.

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Potomac Core

OCTOBER 29, 2017

These steps build a plan that identifies the role that each Association in the Supply Chain plays in carrying out its Advocacy Strategy. Having an Association Supply Chain Advocacy Strategy positions Industries to more quickly and effectively respond. The Association published an annual ROI report to highlight how their activities.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Sponsorship strategy. In this comprehensive guide to tiered and à la carte sponsorship models for in-person, virtual and hybrid events , EventMobi describes how to price, sell and deliver sponsorships, measure ROI, and craft a post-event report for corporate partners. How to Write an RFP (Request for Proposal) for Merchant Services.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 3, 2022

Sponsorship strategy. It’s a masterclass in selling, pricing and delivering sponsorships, measuring ROI, and writing a post-event report for sponsors. How to Create an Effective Hybrid Event Strategy. How to Write an RFP (Request for Proposal) for Merchant Services: Improving Your Business Process and Net Income.

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